The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Today, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announced an industry-leading integration with Instagram on all of its websites worldwide.

In the spirit of the holidays, members and their family from iLoveKickboxing.com kickboxing classes of Glen Cove, located behind Retro Fitness Gym at 4 Cedar Swamp Road, searched their cupboards for non-perishable food for the needy.

Christian Brothers Automotive has launched a national Christmas initiative called 12 Days of Giving, encouraging customers to consider ways in which they can give back this holiday season by making a Giving Pledge at any of their 120 locations.

101 Mobility will provide Nashville with a one-stop-shop for professionally installed mobility solutions that may help Nashville’s elderly age in place and assist the disabled with everyday accessibility.

European Wax Center Yonkers recently unveiled their final promotion of the year forhair removal in Westchester County – the Winter Wonder Smooth Special.

If Old Saint Nick is a little late getting to your stocking this year, he has a great excuse: Paciugo Gelato Caffè® is tempting him with a wintery candy land featuring festive, seasonal beverages.

Giant Tiger Stores Limited is pleased to announce that it has discontinued the sale process and will remain a 100% privately owned Canadian retailer with its current ownership structure.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit took home first place at the annual Taste of the Vikings event. Dickey’s Pulled Pork Sliders and Brunswick Stew were named winners at the annual food and wine stroll.

Peter Becker Community, a non-profit continuing care retirement community, has recently partnered with Home Helpers of Lansdale.

The Westin Snowmass is the perfect mountain meeting retreat in any season and is now offering special meeting incentives for bookings made for 2014 in winter, summer and fall 2014 seasons.

Donna McNeill, owner of Great Harvest Bread Co. in Old Saybrook, Ct. sent several packages earlier this year, and she is sending another round of her whole grain, freshly baked products to Afghanistan during the holidays.

Don DeSmith, President of franchise software developer Servant Systems, announced the completion of new software updates to the Molly Maid Customer Care System.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian,a one-of-a-kind Hawaiian coffee and smoothie company, has announced the opening of their newest store location at Miromar Outlets in Estero, Florida.

A group of local PropertyGuys.com franchise owners is working with Skate for Kids and StopConcussions.com, two Toronto-based charities, for a day of family skating and entertainment at Harbourfront Centre's Natrel Rink.

Menchie's, the friendliest place on earth with a mission to make every guest smile, has opened its newest location in Elm Creek Blvd. at 8097 Wedgewood Lane North, Maple Grove, Minn. 55369 on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Home Care Assistance Calgary is proud to unveil the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™, an activity-based cognitive intervention program.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Grupo Hermosillo today announced the opening of Hyatt Place San Jose del Cabo in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park announced today it will celebrate its Shelby Township grand opening with a fundraiser benefiting Friends of Foster Kids.

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. has announced the grand opening of its Hooters restaurant in South Africa's fifth largest city and capital, Pretoria.

Red Roof Inn, a leader in the economy lodging sector, has named Phil Hugh, Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. Hugh brings almost 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position.

On Thursday, December 12, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Granbury at 11:00 a.m. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. The opening festivities continue for three-days.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. announced the opening of two Villa Italian Kitchen locations this month at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock, GA and the Las Vegas Premium Outlets in Las Vegas.

As the trend for purchasing vehicles as used versus new continues to grow, the demand for cost-efficient car maintenance services has become greater than ever, particularly in regards to interior wear and tear.

Roetzel is pleased to announce that Marcus A. Pringle has joined the firm’s Cleveland office as an associate attorney.

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality" with a perfect score of 100 percent in the 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park will open its doors in Richmond to offer a thrilling experience for the whole family atop a court of connecting trampolines this December.

PostNet expects four trends to drive the market: 3D printing, evolution of 2D printing, more entrepreneurism, more online tools.

If there’s one word that translates through David Bertelli’s entire career, it is developer. Through all his work over the years, he’s had a steadfast commitment to helping people and companies make the most of their talents.

All three found the same solution, opting to start a family-owned franchise, specifically Chem-Dry, North America's largest carpet cleaning company with more than 2,000 franchise units in the United States and Canada.

Robeks, a premium smoothie and fresh juice franchise that has 11 locations in Northeast Ohio, is celebrating its 10th anniversary here with a week of deals at its first Ohio location, 1650 W. Market in Akron.

Greg Baggerly purchased his CarePatrol franchise in San Antonio, Texas in January of 2012.

Home Care Assistance of Indianapolis, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to welcome Pamela Berg as the office’s Client Care Manager.

With the New Year around the corner and constant uncertainty plaguing small businesses, AdviCoach shares how business owners can effectively evaluate dangers, opportunities, and strengths to fast track their business in 2014.

Pat Swisher represented the Enviro-Master Corporation as Atlanta entrepreneur, Steve Tucker (and partners) purchased the latest Enviro-Master Franchise territory.

ANY LAB TEST NOW® is committed to helping people access affordable, convenient lab testing using their FSA funds.

When David Dowdy came across ActionCOACH, he knew he had found the right vehicle to put that desire to work.

Tampa Bay will soon be rolling with How Do You Roll? Franchisee Chris Martin, operating as M Concepts, LLC, has signed an agreement and is currently looking for a location in the University Parkway, USF, Gulf Coast Towncenter, or Mercato areas.

Calling all wing fans! Wingstop has opened its newest wing location in Gresham, Ore. and is celebrating its debut with its signature "Take 5" event, Saturday, Dec. 7.

Mathnasium, the nation’s leading math-only learning center franchise, announced today that it has opened a record 100 new learning centers in 2013 and, for the first time, taught more than 1 million student sessions in a single year.

David Richter grew up in hardware store and was mixing paint at 10-years-old. Now the businessman has opened his own full-service painting company – Fresh Coat Painters of Alpharetta.

With the glitzy Winter Wonder Smooth Special from European Wax Center Phoenix-Camelback, guests purchasing nine of the same waxing service receive three more free.

InXpress USA opened a new office in Southwest Virginia to provide national and international shipping rates for smaller businesses that would otherwise only be available to large corporations with express and heavy shipping needs.

Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) announced today that it plans to open its first store in Taiwan on Thursday December 12, 2013.

Australian-born Cafe2U has reached a significant milestone, having just launched their 150th Australian franchise in Hallam, Melbourne.

Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended stay guests, today announced the opening of its 24th hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton Queretaro, Mexico.

Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant, announced today that it is bringing back the popular sweet and salty holiday treat, the Salted Caramel shake, now available in all restaurants nationwide for the Holiday season.

Hyatt is #SharingJoy this holiday season by raising awareness and support for the international education nonprofit organization, Room to Read, while inviting the Hyatt community to help expand the impact.

Wingstop is opening its newest wing hub in Los Angeles at 1075 North Western Avenue.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) will be recognized on Jan. 28, 2014 for its commitment to board gender diversity by Executive Women of New Jersey.

Roetzel is pleased to announce that Partner Michael Traven and Of Counsel attorney Don Mason have both been named to the 2013-14 list of "Who’s Who in Energy" published by American City Business Journals.

Johnny Rockets continues to sizzle in California, having opened a new restaurant on Wednesday, November 20 at Westfield MainPlace in Santa Ana.

European Wax Center Boynton Beach-Boynton Town Center recently unveiled the Winter Wonder Smooth Special to save Floridians money this holiday season.

Just in time to spice up the holiday season, Jack in the Box® is launching two new limited-time menu items today: the Fajita Ranch Melt and the Jalapeño BBQ Burger.

With 13 Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint locations successfully operating in Metro Atlanta, it’s time for the top fast casual pizza franchise to expand into North Georgia.

Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone® and affordable prices, today announced that the company's franchisees nationwide are giving a holiday gift of $100,000 to Make-A-Wish.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast-casual, "better burger" fries and shakes chain, is excited to announce the opening of its newest restaurant at 1390 South Colorado Blvd, Suite #900 on December 9, 2013.

Red Mango, the well-known yogurt franchise and one of the fastest-growing frozen yogurt concepts in the United States, is expanding to Puerto Rico.

Geeks On Call is pleased to welcome Eric Stearns to the network. Stearns brings a wealth of IT experience to his new Geeks On Call’s franchise operation located in Myrtle Beach.

Cellairis®, one of the world’s largest wireless accessory retailers, is expanding its brand presence by introducing its latest location at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Valerie and Blake Nicholson both had long careers in technology at internationally known companies.

Long John Silver’s, (http://www.ljsilvers.com) has named Joseph Lutz, Chief Operating Officer. He will oversee both the Operations and Development teams and report to Chief Executive Officer, Mike Kern.

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its first franchised restaurant located at the Shoppes at Millenia in Orlando, Fla.